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chanstopher · 1 year

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hello again, dreamy 💖 no worries, i totally get that! despite me being semi-free before uni i barely get the time to sit down and answer my irl friends + talk to my tumblr friends because i'm just so busy utilizing this time to master basic chores so that i can be more efficient with my time management once i start uni! and there's also the fact that my mum wants me to tutor my little brother (who for some reason has the entirety of the transformers show memorized yet can't even vaguely remember what i explain to him & help him learn the day before??? thinking i'll limit his cartoons until he starts being actively present while studying too jfhfhd). speaking of mastering things; i am a generally good cook/baker but my little sis beat me at making tea (specifically karak tea since i'm from the middle east!) and even though i'm not the type to be jealous i am HIGHLY competitive... so, for the past 2 years, i have been making it any chance i got (since my sis basically got assigned the tea-making as everyone loved hers) and i think i finally got it :D my uncle came over the other day and he requested i make it⏤saying that my grandfather told him i make good tea⏤which was quite a surprise for me but i was happy to oblige given the fact that i barely ever get to make it for guests! today my mum told me that he was so surprised at how good it was ;; i was basically in tears because not only did he say it tasted good, it immediately woke him up the way tea from experienced stalls do. having anything i do compared to in expert as a compliment makes me absolutely ecstatic so i'm still buzzing with joy 🥹 anywho enough about me abozdkfj yes! honestly, the potential he has with so many prospective hairstyles ;;;;; i think part of my favourites has been one he had during his shoot for the beauty plus magazine! it's pretty similar to the coconut but you can see his forehead (LOL) look you mentioned but his hair looks so wispy and nice :c it's got a nice feel to it and he looks amazing! that's so cute... i actually do prefer giving gifts i think will be useful/can be worn for a long time so every once in a while, i'll get my friend some dainty jewellery but others it could literally be apple flavoured lollies because i looked at it at and got reminded of the one time in middle school she told me that she adores apple flavoured candy while having one haha you know what, you're so right for that. i don't usually think about things like this but i do prefer getting to know someone/spending time with them through either travelling or cooking/baking with them, so i would also like to go on a little drive with anyone and stargaze, walk in a meadow or have a little picnic under a partly cloudy sky with them❣️cooking/baking because it's something i feel the most at ease with and it also helps me improve my teamwork + bond with the other person! if they were acquaintances i was on good terms with, i would probably like to go to arcades or amusement parks instead! i absolutely adore cheesecake and sorbets but for savoury food i love shawarma~ most of my favourite food recommendations are flavours i am familiar with due to those being what i grew up with on my dad's side of the family, but as for my mum's side is guillin mifen & burmese khow suey (which she learnt how to make from a family friend of hers!) ooh this is an age old question but if you were to be stranded on an island and could bring only three things (or, people haha) what (who) would they be and why? oh and what is/are your favourite colour/s? have a lovely day/week :3 - 🌨

omg my lil rain cloud i literally FORGOT about this cause it got so buried in my askbox 😭😭😭😭 im the WORST im so sorry!

hearing about your uncle wanting your tea that is seriously so special i adoreee that for you. i totally get that feeling my family thinks my brother is like king of the universe, and my grandfather used to specifically teach just me how to make all of his recipes and stuff and it felt really special. and i know so little about tea but i totally get that to make like REAL good tea is basically an art form in itself so consider me very impressed that you worked so hard to perfect making it. and also pls i like learning about you, so feel free to tell me a million things!

omg the beauty plus hair was beautiful, i actually have both versions framed on my wall (chris is shaking with how much my walls are a minho shrine) i have nothing against the simplicity of that hair either i think it looks amazing i just think about gods menu era when he had most of his hair off of his forehead a lot asfdfd insanity that minho was barely featured in that mv when i always think of it as minho's era lmao

i also think that just doing simple things with ppl like cooking or just going somewhere are the best ways to really form a bond. my best friend and i go on random drives just to talk, and i sit at the counter while they cook and its probably the ways we've revealed the truest versions of ourselves and why we're so close compared to any other friendship i have. i think just existing near someone is like the most amazing thing you can really do together.

omg i have never actually had shawarma before, which feels insane because its everywhere, i will ahve to try to seek out a good place where i live just so i can try it and tell you lol ive also never even heard of the other two you mentioned but after googling them they both sound amazinggg im writing them down to also remember to try!

omg three things/ppl on an island. oh man i want to bring minho, he can fish and cook and i feel like he alone would make survival possible lol i dont wanna cheat and be like a gps tracker so someone will find us thats boring so im thinking of literally surviving and i think minho, a way to collect fresh water and like some kind of serrated blade sfdgf listen im taking this too seriously but minho is the most important part.

my favorite colors are black (so shocking) yellow and pink!

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maxvnc · 4 years

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Spicy & Sweet Honey Chilli Pineapple Recipe (A Must-Read)

we have all tasted and prepared top quantities of honey chilli potatoes, honey chilli mushrooms, honey chilli lotus stems, and all one-of-a-kind vegetarian variations of the honey chilli at diverse events and eat outs. But have you ever ever thought of including end result to a chinese sauce? In case you uninterested in making ready the regular chinese language starters and want to feature a fruity twist to your meal, this recipe is for you! Honey chilli pineapple recipe

honey chilli pineapple is a tremendous scrumptious appetizer – pineapple dices tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, along side freshly chopped garlic and spring onions. Why pineapple? Pineapple is utilized in such a lot of salads, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert recipes and has even made it to our pizza toppings, as a result of its natural sweetness and freshness. But its use in savory preparations has been restrained and unexplored to an extent. Incorporating pineapples into your eating regimen can paintings wonders as they may be low in calories and are loaded with first rate vitamins and anti-oxidants. My idea of including pineapple to a chinese sauce is to carry out its versatility and hero its savory profile. Encouraged studying for you! How to serve and consume khow suey 1 vegetable burmese khow suey/noodle soup

why pineapple?

did you understand? Pineapple firstly calls brazil as its home and is native to south america. The european explorers named it “pineapple” for its resemblance to a pine cone. How to make honey chilli pineapple? Unlike the standard chinese language recipes that can hold you concerned about your health, this one entails no coating in refined flour batter and deep frying and rather, most effective desires a dash of oil. While you eat honey chilli pineapple, what truely stands proud is the tenderness of the sweet and tangy pineapple (due to the fact that it's far uncoated) and a hint of spice that makes it so first rate. That’s what this healthful chindian recipe is all about. Honey chilli pineapple recipe

prep time: 10 min cook yields: 4 servings category: starter

cuisine: sino indian (chindian)

honey chilli pineapple ingredients

ingredients

5-6 canned or clean pineapple slices (cut the slice into small dices)

1 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon pink chilli flakes

1 teaspoon black pepper powder

1 teaspoon vinegar/lemon juice

1 teaspoon pink chilli sauce

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic and onions

1 tablespoon chopped spring onion (green component)

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warmness 1 tablespoon oil in a wok, upload chopped garlic and onions and stir fry for some seconds. Add chili flakes and pepper and sauté for any other minute to toast them. Now upload vinegar, red chili sauce, and the honey and stir together. Add a sprint of water in the wok and stir for some seconds till it cooks.

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now upload the pineapple dices and spring onion veggies and toss them together so that they are covered calmly in the sauce. Switch off the flame and serve it warm directly on a wok or in a serveware, garnished with a few more spring onion vegetables.

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you could change the consistency of the sauce using water and cornflour depending upon your concept of serving the starter. It may be dry, semi-gravy, or gravy. If using sparkling pineapple in place of canned, soak your slices in sugary water for about 4-5 hours earlier than cooking time so that they turn out to be sweet, gentle, and juicy. It's miles important to cut the pineapple dices in similar shapes in order that they cook dinner flippantly. If you love greens, you may additionally add diced yellow, crimson, and green bell peppers to the sauce as they taste terrific with pineapple, add a mild crunch and make the dish appearance even extra colorful. Any chinese food is great cooked in a wok as it works super on excessive flames and affords enough area to toss the gadgets around. However in case you don’t have one, just use a frying pan.

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sitaarakitchen · 3 years

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Veg Khow Suey

Khow Suey this Burmese specialty noodle soup is flavored with delicate spices, fresh herbs and much of veggies should definitely get on your menu because it is packed filled with yummy goodness. Veg Khow Suey Prep Time: quarter-hourCook Time: 20-25 minutesTotal Time:- 30-35 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients For Veg Khow Suey For Curry 2 tbsp OilPrepared Paste1 tsp Coriander powder¼ tsp Turmeric…

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tnedibleoils · 2 years

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Refresh Your Palettes with Burmese Khow Suey!

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Khow Suey is a rich and flavorful dish from South-East India that's packed with spices and flavors. Made with coconut milk and curried chicken, the Burmese Know Suey is the perfect winter dish to warm your innards and spread delight! Here's an easy recipe on how to make Khow Suey as authentic as possible.

Ingredients:

500 grams chicken cut to bite-size pieces

300 grams egg noodles

1/2 cup shallots thinly sliced

1/4 cup garlic thinly sliced

3 small red or green chilies

2 green chilies slit lengthwise

1-inch ginger grated

500 ml coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon gram flour 2 sprigs of coriander leaves

2 sprigs curry leaves

1 spring onion (preferably scallions/green onions)

1 lime wedges

salt to taste

4 boiled eggs peeled and sliced into halves

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Method:

Heat 1 tbsp of Sundew refined sunflower oil in a pan and fry half of the thinly sliced garlic.

As soon as they start turning brown, scoop them out onto a paper towel to soak up the oil.

Now fry half of the thinly sliced shallots. Keep them along with the fried garlic. Leave the oil in the pan.

Add chicken pieces to the pan and start frying them. Add more oil if you have to.

Once the chicken starts turning brown, add the curry leaves, grated ginger, and the remaining chopped garlic and sliced shallots.

Fry this for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Add the chickpea flour, turmeric powder, and salt.

Thinly slice the chillies. I added two green chillies and one red chilli to this mix. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Cook the egg noodles following the instructions on the package.

Drain the noodles, and wash them in cold water. Leave it on a colander to drain the water.

Your curried chicken should be cooked by now with a nice aroma filling up the kitchen.

Add the coconut milk, stir well, and bring to a simmer.

Cook on medium heat. If the temperature goes high, the coconut milk will curdle.

Add salt if required. Switch off.

Serve hot - place some noodles and a sliced egg in a bowl, with some finely chopped coriander, and pour the curried chicken over it.

Garnish with spring onions.

Provide all other accompaniments in small bowls - fried garlic, fried shallots, cilantro, chillies and lime wedges.

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curutquit · 3 years

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Chicken khawsay is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It's easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It's enjoyed by millions every day. They're nice and they look fantastic. Chicken khawsay is something which I've loved my entire life.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook chicken khawsay using 26 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Chicken khawsay:

{Prepare of Baisan Curry:.

{Get of Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece Lehsan (Garlic) 3-4 cloves.

{Make ready of Curry pata (Curry leaves) 10-12 Hari mirch (Green chilli) 2-3.

{Get of Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed 1 tsp Haldee powder 1tbsp.

{Prepare of Dahi (Yogurt) ¾ Cup Coconut milk powder 1 packet (50 gms).

{Prepare of Baisan (Gram flour) sifted 1 Cup Pani (Water) 3 Cups.

{Get of Cooking oil 2 tbs Curry pata (Curry leaves) 10-12.

{Take of Pani (Water) 1 & ½ Cups or as required Namak (Salt) 1 & 1/2.

{Make ready of Chicken Curry:.

{Take 3/4 Cup of Cooking oil.

{Take of Pyaz (Onion) sliced 2 medium Chicken boneless cubes 600 gms.

{Make ready 1 tbs of Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste).

{Prepare 1 tbs of Dhania powder (Coriander powder).

{Get of Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste.

{Make ready of Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste.

{Take 1/2 tsp of Haldee powder (Turmeric powder).

{Prepare of Hari mirch (Green chilli) crushed 1 tbs Tamatar sliced 2.

{Make ready of Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 3 tbs Garam masala powder 1 tsp.

{Get of Boil Spaghetti:.

{Take of Pani (Water) as required.

{Get of Namak (Salt) 1 tbs Kolson Spaghetti 450 gms.

{Get of Assembling.

{Make ready of Boiled spaghetti Baisan curry.

{Prepare of Cooked chicken Lehsan (Garlic) fried.

{Get of Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped Pyaz (Onion) fried.

{Make ready of Chips & Chaat masala.

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Steps to make Chicken khawsay:

Baisan Curry: In grinder,add ginger,garlic,curry leaves,green chilies,cumin seeds,turmeric powder,yogurt,coconut milk powder,gram flour and water,blend until well combined & set aside..

In pot,add cooking oil,curry leaves and mix. Add grinded gram flour mixture and water,mix well & bring it to boil. Cover partially and cook on low flame until thickens (45-50 minutes) and keep mixing in between. Add salt,mix well & set aside..

Chicken Curry: In pot,add cooking oil,onion and sauté until translucent. Add chicken boneless cubes and mix well until changes colour. Add ginger garlic paste and mix well..

Add coriander powder,cumin seeds,salt,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and mix well for 2 minutes. Add green chilli and tomatoes,mix well and cook until tomatoes are soft (approx. 4-5 minutes)..

Add yogurt and mix well. Add garam masala powder and mix well,cover partially and cook on low flame until oil separates (15 minutes) & set aside..

In pot,add water,salt and mix,bring it to boil,add koslon spaghetti and boil uncovered for 12-15 minutes the strain & rinse with tap water & set aside..

Assembling: On serving dish,add boiled spaghetti,baisan curry,cooked chicken,fried garlic,fresh coriander,fried onion,red chilli crushed,lemon juice, chips& serve!.

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rajivchalmela · 4 years

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Know How to Make Burmese Khao Suey at Home - Foodhall Burmese Khao Suey is a delicate soupy noodles recipe & has a bunch of mouth-watering flavours. Learn Foodhall's recipe to make chicken khow suey by clicking here: https://www.foodhallonline.com/khow-suey-recipe/.

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aussietaste · 7 years

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Khow Suey - Burmese Noodle Soup Recipe Khow Suey is a delicious noodle dish from Burma made with egg noodles, curried chicken and coconut milk. Served with a variety of condiments, each spoon full of soup you eat will be bursting with flavours! Khow Suey is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Burmese cuisine. #BurmeseKhowSueyRecipeAuthentic #BurmeseNoodleSoup #BurmeseNoodleSoupRecipe #BurmeseSoupNoodlesChicken #EasyKhowSueyRecipe #HowToCookBurmeseNoodleSoup #HowToMakeBurmeseNoodleSoup #KhaoSueyNoodles #KhowSuey #KhowSueyBurmeseNoodleSoup #KhowSueyAuthenticRecipe #KhowSueyBestRecipe #KhowSueyBurmeseDish #KhowSueyBurmeseDishRecipe #KhowSueyBurmeseRecipe #KhowSueyBurmeseVariationRecipe #KhowSueyChicken #KhowSueyIngredients #KhowSueyNoodles #KhowSueyRecipe #KhowSueyRecipeChicken #KhowSueySoup #MakingKhowSuey #NationalNoodleDay

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swapnagangadharan · 7 years

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We were taking a late afternoon chair car train so we could be in Pune that same night.

As we waited at Begumpet station, Hyderabad it was still raining, yup even in October. I didn’t know whether to take this as a blessing or a curse, we were cowing under lashing rains from the past 1.5 months with no sign of it waning away and I truly hoped Pune wouldn’t be like that.

Finally we arrived in Pune late night. We meandered through the wide roads in the auto going towards Viman Nagar, a student haven because of Symbiosis institutes and the tons of students living that side.

And there she was waving at us while we were writing our names at the security point of her apartment. The first thing Aanchal asked was do you want to drink and eat or are you too tired? It was almost 12 midnight and we were in no mood to hit the sack considering the little time we had!

Off we went to this place at Viman Nagar, a tiny obscure place with shutters down and its loud board that said ‘Kanak’. Aanchal mentioned that since this area was filled with students, no bar/place could be open beyond 11 pm, well officially that is.

But this is India and there always is a way out and she warned us the place is shady but served good food and drinks.

So once we got through the shutters we saw what this place was all about. Durries, comfortable mattresses, low lying chairs and tables and yep serving fantastic food and drinks on a budget and this was open till 4 am!

A good old comfy bar spread out with no music but filled with people, mostly working professionals and yup it wasn’t shady, it was cool, really cool. At that moment I understood Pune shady meant ‘cool joints’ of Hyderabad 🙂 We chatted till 3.30 am and finally crashed to bed.

I woke up by 7.30 am and relaxed with a book in the living room until the entire building shook at 8 am by the fighter pilot planes literally looming large over the buildings and this continued from morning till night. This was going to be an everyday affair.

The first restaurant we visited was of course Vaishali. Vaishali was known to have the best South Indian food. For me it was an irony considering how we came from down south and end up having the same food in a different state!

But I realized Vaishali was not just about South indian food, it was the vibe, the people that came to the place.

My partner had tons of memories visiting this place in his college days in the 80’s and now it had been passed on to his niece. The place was buzzing, electric, an old world charm amidst the chaos of people, waiters and food. I could see why they loved the place.

We ordered fresh Kokum sherbets and Dosas which was surprisingly good considering how Judgemental I get when it comes to food that is closer to home.

I was keen on trying Maharashtrian food and here is the thing, I have heard extreme opinions on it. From my partner and his niece who loathe it to the time I had an amazing vegetarian Maharashtrian meal in the middle of nowhere in Ladakh!

While Aanchal said she will check online as where we could go for Maharashtrian food, I did the thing I always do, well most of the times. Ask our waiter about it. The best breakfast and lunch and out it came. Mathura for breakfast and Durvankur Dining hall for lunch!

Right after that I had to meet a friend and there is a backstory to it. Of all the places that one could connect, I connected with someone in sub zero freezing cold Ladakh, in Korzok last year.His name was Atul.

Atul was an avid biker and cinematographer working with Power Drift and he was right there with a colleague taking time lapse shots when Pankaj, Babubhai and I bumped into him.

Honestly what he got out of me was not even a peep as he talked and I listened but we definitely had a connection. We were in touch through social media and this time when I knew we were going to Pune, he was the only person I wanted to meet.

I did know quite a few people in the city but this was not the time. I was really excited to spend some time with him.

We had a good two hours time to kill before I could meet Atul so when I told my partner Coffee? He only said are you kidding me?? Where is the beer? 🙂 Yep he was right, we were on a holiday and we had to have some beer!

We found one microbrewery (thanks to Google as always!)and it was close to the area where Atul would meet me. Flambos! It was right next to a big multiplex, we walked in to see if it was open.

They had another half an hour to go before they opened their doors and shameless as we are, we sat at their steps until the shutters went up. I guess the staff took pity on us so they let us inside and gave us beer 🙂

A must visit guys, not just for the beer but for the pretty ambience! It’s what a brewery should be. Good finger food, no loud music and yup great beer! The Belgian wit is a must have! And if you love classic Rock Music, yep this is the place! After two pints I was off to meeting my friend while my partner and his niece continued their drinking.

Atul gave me the name of the place we were meeting. Just 15 minutes away from Bund Garden Road is this old restaurant called George. There since 1936 it was a typical cafe/restaurant. I walked in and saw the old colonial charm it had. Almost every customer was known to the waiters. From Parsi Bawas to Puneris, families, friends, these were the regulars who must have whiled their time here from their youth to the sunset age..

Atul walked in with a big warm smile. How is it that you connect so easily with someone you met a year ago for like 10 minutes? There was no awkward starter conversation nothing, we went on chatting like we were friends forever. It was that simple.

He was a Mumbaikar and had shifted to Pune 3 years ago. Just like me, maybe more so a total nomad, he took up assignments that fulfilled his love of travel. It also helped that his wife was from Pune. He was off to Milan, Italy next month on an assignment. We chatted on Ladakh, our lives, it was wonderful.

I noticed that George was known for Mutton dishes because around me I saw all kinds of chicken and non veg aromas and here were us, Atul with his vegan diet and me with my vegetarian diet! I made a check to get my partner Srini and Aanchal here again.

After a couple of hours Atul sweetly offered to drop me to the apartment and I remember how we drove around the place slowly, talking, connecting more, knowing there were other crazy souls like us around the world 🙂

When I told him I was having beer before meeting him, he was like Oh No, I could have joined you there! So we got two cans of beers and drove around just like that. It was awesome as we laughed, wondered how we finally got to catch up with each other just after 10 minutes of that meet up in Ladakh! The pieces fitted so well.

Coming back home, we rested a bit and set out in the evening to The Asian Box. We decided to throw away the Indian dictum of drinking and then eating and do it vice versa this time.

The Asian Box located in Koregaon Park or KP is a small place that has the best of Asian cuisine. A small bright place. I was surprised by the quality of food! We ordered almost everything vegetarian except one or two dishes.Dumplings to Som Tum – Green Papaya salad (My favorite), Khow Suey – Burmese creamy veg spicy curry with noodles to Korean BBQ chicken rice. It was a treat!

We started pub hopping from Effingut microbrewery to Mineority Cafe & Bar, but nothing beats Elephant & Co – a gastropub in Kalyani Nagar. In fact this was the same place Aanchal got me during my few hours visit to Pune last time.

A classy and I mean classy comfortable place to chill with friends. It had everything going for it. But for me, what matters the most is the buzz, to hear the buzz of people, to hear conversations and not let loud music overpower everything else. And nope if you think you are too young or too old for this place, let me tell you it is not.

And the crowd, OMG the crowd, the crowd that makes you feel at home, the vibe that makes you feel like you belong here. And you might wonder why I am so particular about this. Let me tell you some harsh facts. Hyderabad has one of the worst crowds ever, yep I know it’s my home town and I shouldn’t talk like this but reality bites you know?

Hyderabad’s ‘nouveau rich’ crowd with their real estate money are a menace in the so called happening spots (that are so much more shady than Kanak btw). Being a restaurateur I have faced the brunt of that crowd every day.

And let’s face it, Hyderabad is an Overcrowded ‘Gaav’ (village) filled with Mercedes Benz, BMWs but open that car door and what you get is the most sickening form of showing off anything but their brains. Its perpetually non existent.

So imagine someone like me from an overcrowded ‘gaav’ seeing this! It felt home, it felt good and I had a sneaky feeling I won’t see the last of this Elephant & Co.

Filled with Asian food, Popcorn and Beer we ended a long day of eating and drinking and there was more to go with a few unexpected surprises thrown in!

Pune @72 hours – Part II We were taking a late afternoon chair car train so we could be in Pune that same night.

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